The Hightower Report

War Numbers; and Ignoring News of the People

"...do what they do best: play politics with war. Anyone who criticizes their obvious failures is blasted as giving..."

July 14, 2006 News Column by Jim Hightower

“Dumb” Rounds to Be Manufactured Nearby, Amid Calls to Stop Sending Them to Israel

Imprecise and massive Howitzer rounds kill civilians

"...have been civilians by design. Hospitals and designated "safe zones" full of fleeing moms and kids have been hit...."

Dec. 22, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Texas Dems Set Their Eyes on the 2020 Prize

Their goal: Flip the state House of Representatives

"...2020 presidential race still show Texas in the red zone, or at least a healthy shade of pink; other..."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Setting the Table

How Thanksgiving meals make their way to Austinites in need

"...wanted to pay back for what they had always done for my mom. They were always there for her."..."

Nov. 27, 2015 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Naked City

Parents and neighborhood activists are outraged that the city has failed to implement recommendations made by the Sidewalk Task Force years ago.

"...stop a dozen-plus citizen activists -- and plain old moms and kids -- from gathering on Dec. 20 in..."

Dec. 31, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Heart and Soul

Lengthy Q&A with Huey Lewis

"...a lot of great restaurants in Montana to be honest, and so you have to learn how to cook...."

Oct. 25, 2011 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

The New Nuclear Family

What Was Once Inconceivable

"...parents' request) are part of a national trend. At one time, children of gay families were for the most..."

Aug. 25, 2000 News Feature by Jonathan David Carroll

East Austin Nonprofit Mired in Controversy CEACO Sinking

"...its funding sources, internal CEACO memoranda, and interviews with one former CEACO employee, its executive director, deputy director, and..."

March 5, 1999 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

School Voucher Plan Moves to the Floor of the House

Opponents are demonstrating and calling Republican lawmakers up

"...Rep. James Talarico went to one of his better voucher arguments at a meeting last..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin Film Society Announces 2023 AFS Grant for Short Films Recipients

Career-changing grants go to 16 projects from Texas filmmakers

"...Talk about putting your money where your mouth is: The Austin Film Society has..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Formula Famine: A baby formula shortage, caused by a one-two punch of supply chain issues and a recall, has..."

May 20, 2022 News Feature

Lawmakers Do Little to Support Women's Health

When it comes to controlling women's autonomy, facts never matter at the Capitol

"...dust settles upon the 86th Texas Legislature, lawmakers have done little. HB 744 by Rep. Toni Rose, D-Dallas, sought..."

May 31, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Hightower Report

Wall Street's Mom-and-Pop Bankers; and Don't Go Barefoot in GOP's Grassroots

"...a month just for the privilege of putting your money in their bank...."

Aug. 6, 2010 News Column by Jim Hightower

Out and About

13th Annual Austin Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival

"...They speak with candor about growing up with two moms or two dads ("My parents are lesbians -- that..."

Aug. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

The Colorado River Park plan enters its final stages, but several details, including the relocation of a bike path and a proposed environmental assessment, have to be worked out.

"...thing of the past. The stakeholders, from Little League moms and dads to conservationists and bird-watchers with habitat on..."

Jan. 28, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

Postcard From PA

Austin Marion Winik writes from her new home in the wilds of Pennsylvania

"..."ruburbs": a rural version of suburban living with soccer moms and Taco Bells among the manure-scented pastures; Mennonite fruit..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Features Feature by Marion Winik

Austin at Large: Make a Run From the Border

So, when and how did Texas MAGApublicans decide to be terrified of Mexicans?

"...it was mostly who you'd expect, young people and moms of small children and old folks of every shape,..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas' Draconian Abortion Restrictions Likely to Face Court Challenge

Amid clouds and darkness, Texans get ready to fight for choice

"...reminder is certainly – and sadly – a necessary one: Anti-choice lawmakers and activists, emboldened by a new majority..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Steve Davis’ Top 10 Films of 2016

"...loss never stoops to emotionally manipulate you. Bravo, Kenneth Lonergan. 3) La La Land..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Screens Feature by Steve Davis

News Roundup: A Deadly Shooting, Rick Perry, and City Council

Police kill an armed man, Perry's ready to run, and more

"...some predictable censure from legislators, gun control group Texas Moms Demand Action, and Mark Kelly – husband of former..."

Feb. 9, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

DVDanger: Of Teenage Turtles and Grown-Up Bronies

Two documentaries tackle Eighties cults that won't die

"...Answer honestly. Were you a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles kid, or..."

Aug. 16, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Art Prom, Pup Crawl, Eeyore’s Birthday, and More Recommended Events

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...number for a name – to wipe out his opponents and the last traces of freedom? Hey, what’s that..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Texas GOP's Book Bans Are the First Step in Anti-Public Education Crusade

Banning books (for Jesus!)

"...about accepting yourself and knowing that you are not alone."..."

June 30, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Zombies, Oprah, and Zoom, South By!

2021 SXSW EDU Online expands its scope

"...Virtual learning, of course, is one of the most prescient current topics in the education..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

#VanLife Isn’t Just a Trend Anymore. It’s a Tether to Home.

A cross-country trip to unite a family in the pandemic

"...I thought about it every day – how our moms waited 35 years to have a grandchild, only to..."

Aug. 21, 2020 Features Feature by Kevin Curtin

Can Quibi Be Your New Go-To App?

CEO Meg Whitman on diversity and innovation in the new streamer

"...soaring demand. So it's a wild time for new phone-based streaming service Quibi to enter the market...."

April 27, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Now Speaking at SXSW: Ozzy Osbourne, Trent Reznor, Janelle Monae

Plus: St. Vincent, Carrie Brownstein, Judd Apatow, Desus & Mero

"...Duff McKagan, and – you guessed it – Post Malone...."

Feb. 11, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Julián Castro, Women of Color, and Texas 2020

The path toward turning the state blue

"...raised him and his brother, Joaquin (the congressman, the one now sporting a beard), an essential biographical element of..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Nearly 50 Food, Music, & Arts Festivals to Keep You Busy This Spring

From barbecue to burlesque, something for every Austinite this season

"...word, expressive sign language, food trucks, and a kids zone. Benefits the Survive2Thrive Foundation, which provides support for domestic..."

April 3, 2019 Events Post by Alyssa Hiarker

Beto O'Rourke and Ethan Hawke in Conversation

Two Texans discuss politics, fear, and the power of Willie Nelson to bring us back together

"...event for Texans in Man­hat­tan. The room was hypnotized. Everyone had been instantly impressed. It felt a little like..."

Aug. 17, 2018 News Feature by Ethan Hawke

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